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Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-09-28
PADDOCK.
Bismarck On the Stand---The Old Story
Repeated.

Bismarck On the sStand---The Old Story
Repeated.
MONDAY, Sept. 12.--It is hardly necessary
to givein detail the winding up of the cross-ex-
animation of Leayitt yesterday, or rather the
continuation of his cross-examination which
began Saturday afternoon. The cross-ex-
animation vent over the same field as In the
previous case, and was devoted to the purpose
OF showing contradiction between the state.
ments made by Leavist. Leavitt admitted
that he had made false statements before the
coroner's jury, but claimed that he was then
afraid of his life. He denied that he made
his confession at Chicago under promise of
immunity, but admitted that he
eaa NOW Hs aid promise nos know tssa
promise had been made till he was on
the way to Sioux City after making his con
fession. The cross.examination went over
the whole field of Lesyitt's movements after
leaving oux City, OF his arrest, of his con-
fession and of his return to Sioux City, and
in It's course there Were agss between between
to the Introduction Of part Of the Chicago
confession, but ruled that the whole of 1t
might. Leavitt denied that he had uttered
threats against Dr. Haddock and others en-
gagged in pros ecuting the saloons, and also
that on the day or evening Of the murder he
had tried to borrow re, Oliver. He denied
that at the jail he had told Bismarck to ''st.ck
to that story"
BISMARCK
was called on the stand following Leavitt,
and his testimony occupied almost the whole
of the afternoon. He went through the
whole story of Treiber's dealings with him to
get him to whip DR.. Haddock. How Treiber,
thinking that he bismarck was not strong
enough, sent him to get Granda to do the
job, how Treiber promised them $500 If they
would whip Haddock-ssgive him couple OF
black eyes''-and showed Bismarck where
Haddock lived; how on the night of the
murder Bismarck and Granda were sent to
watch Haddock's house, and how when they
returned TO the gang of conspirators on
Fourth street, the two men were again sent
Water street; how Bismarck went to inquire
at the stable If Haddock had got back; how
word was semitic Junk's saloon of the preach
er's return, and how Munchrath came out of
Junk's saloon with Arensdorf, Leavitt and
the rest of the crowd, had hurried to meet
Haddock. Bismarck then described the scene
of the murder and told how as Hsddock came
across the crossing of Water street, Arens-
dorf started away from the crowd where
Munchrath and the rest were lying In wait,
and when he met Haddock shot him down
about twenty feet from the crowd. Bismarck
then went on to tell how he and Paul Leader
ran through the alley-sthe alley mp" as
Bismarck puts it-as Munchrath and the
crowd ran in other directions, and how the
two hurried to Leaders, hotel, the Milwaukee
house, and himself later went home.
The story, as has already been said, was the
same as ON the former trial, and the cross
examination, although lengthy, only brought
it out more clearly.
The court adjourned over to morning upon
the conclusion of Bismarck's testimony,
shortly after O'Clock.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-09-28
The Kitchen.

Oil Your Boots and Shoes. eff
cacy of oiling depends much upon the
way in which it is done. In the even
ing brush the shoe clean and then
wash 1t with luke-warm water, rather
to molsten than to clean it. Set it
where it will dry slowly. 1t should
not be perfectly dry the next morning,
when the oil is applied, but feel damp,
not wet however. The bext mixture
for oiling shoes is made of one-half of
neat's-foot oil be sure you get the
genuine article one-third beef tallow
and one-sixth castor oil. Mix thor
oughly over gentle heat. Depend
upon the rubbing rather than the heat
to get the oil into express it differ
emily, two parts of rubbing to one of
heat. If the shoes are pegged, as
farmers shoes usually are, and always
should be, get the Oil in well between
the uppers and the sole; it will prevent
the sole pulling loose, or the leather
breaking away from the pegs. Shoes
worn at farm work should be oiled at
least once week. 1t requires osly
few minutes to do the work and it is
decidedly proftabl labor.
To Remove Mildew.-Soak and wash
the spots in sour milk and you will
have no trouble in removing the same.
Two Remove Iron Dust-place a
bright tin, pour over a kettle steaming
with boiling water. Moisted the goods
with water and hold the iron-rust spots
closely to the tin and rub them with
oxalic acid. As soon as you see the
dust disappear, rinse in cold water to
remove the acid, as it tends to rot the
goods, but if the process is performed
quickly there is no ganger of this.
To Remove Blood STAINS Blood
stains can be removed from an article
that you do not care to wash by apply
ing thick paste, made of starch and
cold water. Place in the sun and rub eff
in couple of hours. If the stain is not
entirely removed repeat the process and
it soon disappears.
To Remove Fruit Stains-Hold the
goods stained over a vessel in such q
way that pouring boiling water on the
opposite side of the stain it will run
through the goods, and In short time
the stain will be seen to disappear.
Some Useful Knowledge.--To Re-
move Ink Stains. Ink stains are very
easily removed if put Immediately in
milk and slightly rubbed for few
minutes. If allowed 10 dry they are
not so easily removed but can be by q
ssittle more eff ,rt4
Care of Siik.--Never use brush; it
injrres the goods. Instead wipe care
fully with a soft piece of velvet. Shake
the velvet occasionally and wipe be-
tween every plait il you would preserve
your garment and have it retain its new
ook. Good Housekeeping.
To Wash Cotton Goods To wash
cotton goods containing black figure,
pur boiling suds ON the goods and let
them stand for few minutes. This
sets the color, and when neatly washed
and ironed, instead of faded garment,
Ginghams and prints of various coll
ors will hold their color better il wash
ed 10 water thickened in flour starch.
Flour is very cleansing and viii do the
work of soap, without injury to bright
coiors, in one or two Washings.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-09-28

defendant, testified that on the night oil the
murder she returned with her husband from
Chicago, that the defendant was at her house
that night about 10 30, thatshe heard the shot
and that the defendant was IN the house imme-
ately before and Immediately after the report
Of the pistol.
The father Of the defendent and his sister,
Mrs. Cousins, who was at the house Of the
Senior Munchrath corroborateithe statement
The defendant testified In his own behalf,
but simply accounted for his whereabouts dur.
ing the evening on which the tragedy occurred.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-09-28

WEDNESDAY,, Sept. 1i.-Leavitt resumed
his testimony but nothing new was developed,
Charley Ehlers testified that he say Leavitt
and Bismarck talking In the alley on the
north side Of Fourth street between Pearl and
Douglas.
Paul Leadsr's testimony was the same as
on the Arensdorf trial.
The next witness was Charles Campbell.
He testified that at the time of the murder he
was clerk at the Pacific house, on the corner
Of Forth aud Jones streets; that that night
about 10 O'Clock be was on Bluff street: that
he started down Fourth street and when at
the corner Of Pierce street be met Fred
Munchrath, the defendant, coming across
from the south side OF Fourth street, and
r IN there walked on eBst to the next stree t.
Nebraska, up which Munchrath started as If
he was going to his house, the TremoHf;
that b himself went on east on Fourth street
and aad gone bout block and a half fur
ther when he heard revolver shot some
where to the west, and that be then went into
the Pacific house.
John Arensdorf was placed on The stand
lie den.ed that any c3mInittec had been az
pointed or any arrangements made to do
fIaddOck any fBiury
Mrs, Gertrude Munehrath, mother Of the
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-09-28
SUMMARY or THE NEWS.
EAaE.

HALIFAX Sept. Flour fishermen were
drowned off Scatary island, Wednesday dur
Ing the heavy storm, while setting their nets.
CINCINNATI, Sept. 13.-The National Pro-
tective association of distillers and whole
sale whisky dealers OF The United States met
in convention to-day with closed doors. The
main purpose of the meeting was to provide
means for lighting the prohibitionists in Ten
nessee and otf er s.ates.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-09-28

TO test jelly drop little into cold water
Or on > cold plate. stirring It for q few sec.
souds. Ifft coagulxies II Is done. The best
jelIgI qnires only Eve minutes boillrg.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-09-28

ing Haddock all went west to corner Of Water
street Arensdorf passed him, turned and fired
Arensdorf and Peters ran on the bridge.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-09-28

III Is At the circus. when he can keep his
bat %, that baldheaded man Is really IN
dependent. Plcagune.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-09-28
THE NARKETR

CHICAGO, Sept. II.
LIVE STOCK,
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-09-28

Thousands OF cures follow the use OF Dr..
sse's gatarrh Remedy. 50 cents.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-09-28

OAhOlAs
No frost has occurred yet at Big Stone City
and corn is perfectly ripe.
The DeSmet roller mills will have capacity
Of sixty barrels Of flour per day.
Mrs. Schultz, the lady at Bristol who was
gored by bull, has since died.
Too much rain is the universal complaint
OF the farmers in the vicinity of Desmet.
Gen. Fairchild, Gen. Allen and Judge
Palmer were given reception at Sioux Falls
by the G. A. r post.
Besides the encampment there was circus
at Huron, and the Times estimated that 5000
people attended it on Saturday.
The election which was ordered at Aber-
deem, September 6, to vote $4,000 bonds for
sewerage, has been postponed. The News ex-
poets the council will fix new date for the
election.
A Gary syndicate composed of J. E. Smith,
Joseph Pettiiohn, M. F. Greedy and others
have purchased 1000 sheep from Wisconsin,
which we're divided into flocks of so and $50
and distributed among the farmers In Duel
cognty for breeding purposes.
John D. Wright broke jail at Rapid City
Tuesday by digging through the walls of both
rooms with table knife. Last spring he got
away from the jailor by running. He was re-
captured in July. He was in jail on the charge
OF stealing wagon, horse and harness in
January last.
The south Dakota pharmacists at Sioux
Falls elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, w. 8. Branch, Parker; first v,ce-presi-
dent, A. A. Bartlett, Madison; second vice.
president, v. D. Diehl, Scotland; secretary, I.
A. Keith. Lake Preston; treasurer, L. r.
Dunniog, Sioux Falls.
MINNEsorA.
The cable cars win be started in St. Paul
October 10.
Tuesday night lightning struck two resi-
dgnees at Litchfeld.
Monday rec ipts at Duluth were 1873 cars
of wheat and sixteen cars OF corn.
A prohibition convention for Fillmore
county was held 1t Lanesboro, Tuesday.
John 7. Shanbert one Of the oldest settlers
10 the region Of Mankafo. died Tuesday.
A BrAiuerd SPECIAL says Agent sheehan is
to clean out he White Earth reservation
traders.
Hi Ellsworth, who settled az Cannon Falls
i 1855. died Taazday Of aneplezg. He was
sEsnz5 gsarn Of sge. g
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-17
of how people still told of hearing her

of how people still told of hearing her
marvellous voice in the streets outside
the halls and churches in which she
sang. He had known her ever since
childhood, and is an intimate friend of
en- old gentleman still living in Stock
holm who was the tenor in the old opera
tic company she first belonged to away
back in 1887, and who was once engaged
to be married to her. He told me many
curious things of her later life.
She is plain and white haired now,
with severe expression of countenance.
She is very pious, and most of her talk
is devoted to bemoaning the days when
she was sinful enough to appear on the
stage. She is intolerant toward young
singers, sneering at their voices and
vocations alike. and rebukes anyone who
ventures to address her by the name of
Jenny Lind-or even refer to the name.
| was told of a case some years ago, when
she was visiting here in London, when
her host brought to her young Swedish
soprano who had won fame and respect
in Europe and America, and was proud
of this opportunity of paying homage
to Jenny Lind. She made the mistake
of abiding to this name. and was SO
cruelty snubbed in consequence that Nine
Goldschmidt was never again asked to
that house
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-17
Frances War Pigeons.

General Coulanger has recently given
prizes to the best trainers of carrier
pigeons in the de partment of the Seine.
Pigeon training in France has become a
branch of the military service, and plenty
of well-trained birds are to be found in
the costly aud beautiful little establish
meDts that have been built for them. They
are furnished with modern Improvements
and Injuries that vulgar and ignorant pig
cons could never appreciate. Among the
pigeons now in the possession Of the gov
eminent are several veterans of the siege
of Paris, and one among them is genu-
inc old hero. In 1870 this bird was tax
en- up in the Paris balloon called the
Niepce and was captured by the Pruss-
lans. Prince Frederick Charles sent him as
present 10 his mother, the Princess
Charles of Prussia, who put him among
her own collection of birds, where he was
treated with all possible kindness. But
he was patriot. The bitter bread of ex-
lie did not agree with him. He flew away
and reached his home in pigeon house
in Boulevard Clichy. The owner of this
establishment handed him over to the
military authorities, and he is now once
more in the service of his native country,
and doubtless hopes to win additional
glory in the future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-17

country! Read the history af Washing
ton, the father of his country, and of the
other heroes who fought the battles of
the revolution. And read, too, of those
who, like the illustrious Harrison, have in
later times defended our land against its
enemies. Read the lives of such men, l
repeat, and endeavor to be animated by
their spirit! And | would have you learn
more of your country-what broad and
beautiful land it is, and how worthy to
be patriots home. The more you learn
of it the dearer it will be to you; and
you should become more earnest to do all
in your power to make it free and happy.
| wish you to believe that bad citizens are
the worst enemies of their country for
you will then be likely to grow up good
citizens, and try to make others so.
"And now, after urging you once mora
to be always ready to protect every part
of our beloved country, even to the re-
hottest log cabin that is built upon its
borders, I will place in your hand the
tar-Spangled Banner.
Forever float this standard sheet!
Where breathes the foe but falls b efore
With freedoms soil beneath our feet,
us?"
The blushing young standard bearer
received into his hand the Banner of
Freedom, and the captain ordered three
cheers which were given with will.
And now let me tell the sequel:
OF the handful of boys who stood
around the little standard bearer while
that lesson was given to the miniature
soldiers, one the captain, fell in the siege
of Port Hudson, willing martyr to the
cause of his country. Another a private
in the ranks, won in the army of the Re-
public title and a name for courage and
skill; and he was one of the party who
regained their liberty by tunneling q
passage out of Libby Prison. A third,
also private, went to the wars and, aft
er renowned service, came home to spend
his days ia peace and honor. A fourth.
the drummer of the Castine cadets, COM
manded in many hard fought naval
fight, deserving we'll of his country
and, when peace had returned,
be met his death by the sudden
sinking Of his ship, the man ofwar Onei-
da, and now lies in his lonely grave on
the coast of Japan.
The lesson in patriotism was not in
vain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-17
ODD THINGS In CHINA.
vain.
New York World .

New York World.
Boats are drawn by horses, carriages
are moved by sails.
Old women, instead of the young, are
the bellies of society.
Old men play ball and fly kites, while
children fold their arms and look on.
The highest recommendation man
can have is in the fact of his having a
wife.
The highest ambition of a Chinese
gentleman is to have nice coffin and a
fine funeral.
Men wear long petticoats and carry
fans, while the women wear short jackets
and carry canes.
Parents and spectators, instead of the
children, are held responsible for crimes
committed by the latter.
bachelor is likened to counterfeit
coin; he is looked upon with suspicion,
even by the members of his own house
hold.
To encourage honesty and sincerity,
confidential clerks and statesmen in all
branches of industries receive an annual
net percentage of the firms business
besides thei regular salaries.
A girl is never considered anything else
in her own fathers house than an honor
ed guest. She is neither responsible for
the family's DEBTS nor enjoys share in
in its fortunes, as in the case Of the son.
A previous acquaintanceship between
the male and female prevents them from
marriage. For this reason man seldom
weds girl of his own town. They are
&r3
namesakes.
If Chinaman desires the death of an
enemy he goes and hangs himself upon
his neighbours door. 1t is a sure cure to
kill not only that particular enemy, but
members of his entire family will be in a
jeopardy of losing their lives.
When Chinaman desires visitor to
dine with him he does not ask him to do
so, but when he does not wish him to
stay he puts the question, ooh, please
stay and dine with me-" The visitor will
then know he is not wanted.
A man could borrow money on the
strength of his having son, but no one
would advance him a cent if he had a
dozen daughters. The former is respon-
sible for the debts of his father for three
generations. The latter is only respOn-
sible for the debts of her husband.
A rich mans servant gets no salary, YET
many are the applicants; while big sal
aries are paid to the servants of the com
mon people, but few make applications.
The prerequisites of the former, often
more than triple the salaries of the lat
ter, are the sole reasons for these differ
ences.
When a Chinaman meets another he
shakes and squeezes his own hands and
covers his head. If great friends had
not seen each other for long time, after
mutual hand shaking they would rub
| shoulders until they become tired. In
stead of asking each others health they
would say: Have you eaten your rice
where are you going, what is your bust
ness when you get there, how old are you
and how much did you pay for your
| shoes?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-17
A Lesson in Patriotism

In the chapter of 1.-THE Fairport Nine'
relating to the military company of the
boys, it is told that those young heroes
had standard presented to them. Now
this actually happened. Our boys.s COM
pany was called The Hancock Cadets, the
county in which our town was situated be-
ing Hancock. The name of the town is
Castine, not Fairport as in the story.
There were twelve of Us, and great was
the success of our little band as
trainers"
On the Fourth of July, 1910, the flag
was formally presented to our company
by the big sister eff one of the private
soldiers. As | was standard bearer, it be-
came my duty to receive the banner and
TO make speech.
Our noble young captain drew US up in
line before the great front door eff the
house IN which lived the young lady who
was to present the flag to us. Accompa-
MED by bevy of her blooming compan-
ions, the young lady came ont on the top
step, with great dignity, and delivered
the following address:
Young Soldier, it is with pleasure that
| meet you on this glorious day. so dear
to every patriot, and present TO YOU a
standard, whose Stars and Stripes will
show you that it is the true American fac.
IF, whenever you march beneath if. YOU
remember those brave men who. under
such standard, fought SO long and
nobly for our independence, and deter
mine that when q time Of danger shall
come. you will defend your country with
frmness and courage like theirs, can
ask no more of yoa as New England
soldiers
II do not wish you to love war. True
glory can be gained only when We fight
for freedom. But wish yeu to love your
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-17
AN OLD VIOLIN.
Remarkable History of an Instrument Made
in Germany in 1906.


in Germany in 1906.
Kingston On. " Freeman.
Probably the Oldest violin in Ulster
county is owned by j ohm GoelIer, of Ron
dout. 1t was manufactured in the year
1906 in Germany. The old violin has a
strange history. In 1920 the sexton Of
an ancient cloister in Germany found a
violin in the garnet of the building. 1t
was covered with dust and cobwebs. On
the box was the date and the makers
name. The sexton, being somewhat of
| musician, discovered that the instru-
ment he found was valuable one. He
took it to young Coolers grandfather,
who was good friend of his, and not
ed musician in that part of Germany, and
said:
professor, here is an instrument that
| I found in the clorister garnet. Its in
| trinsic value I know not, but that it is
worth a large sum l am convinced. l
give it to you on one condition, and that
is you will promise me never to let it go
out of the Goeller family"
| The professor promised, and the VIC
lin changed ownership. just previous to
the professors death, in Germany, he
sent the violin to his son, George Goeller,
now of Rondout, but at that time living
in New York and playing in the Orches-
ira at the old Chatham Street Theater.
One night a message reached Mr.. Goel-
Ter at the theater that the house where he
lived was on fire. His first thought was
of the old violin, which was in the bed
room. He made his way to the house and
found the house in flames. Nothing
daunted, at the risk of his life, he rushed
into the burning building. A cry of hor-
ror arose from the crowd in the street,
who were sure that he had gone to his
death. minute later Mr.. Goeller, black
ened and scorched by flame, emerged
from the house, bearing in his hand the
priced instrument. He sank exhausted
to the sidewalk. A by-stander, seeing
what Mr.. Goeller had risked his life for
exclaimed:
"I'm fool if the man didn't run the
risk of being burned to death for an old
fiddle"
Mr.. Geoller believes to this day that the
man who uttered the words had no music
in his SOUL Ole Bull heard of the violin
and made an effort to purchase it. He
was told that the instrument was not fol
sale. After Mr.. Goeller moved to Ron
dOut anG his son John was large enough
to handle bow, he presented to him the
instrument, with the same instructions
that his father had given him, never te
let it get out Of the Goeller family.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-17
lie Wanted Advice.
Detroit Free Press .

II want to ask you a straight cues
tion," he said to the policeman on duty
in the city hall.
well, sir"
'If should bring an old man into the
city could [ work him off on some chart
table institution"
Gas public charger"
Yes
Il don't think you could"
That's straight. Now. let me ask If
could get him sent to the poor
house?'
rs it your father"
Eyes, sir"
'And you are able to take care the old
man."
II am
''Then, instead of getting him sent to
the poor house, you'd be pretty certeiu
to get yourself kicked al over the town.
That's exactly the way 1 fgure3, but
1 thought I might be mistaken and would
ask you. I'm much obliged to you
sir"
That's all right"
Il asked you a straight uestion and
you answered it. Eli keep the old man
home. Good Gay sir"